Microsoft Releases HD DVD Firmware Update For Xbox 360

In a surprising move, Microsoft has released a new firmware update for the Xbox 360 HD DVD player, which will automatically download the next time users watch an HD DVD movie. The new update includes "compatibility improvements" for specific HD DVD titles as well as "additional support for network features," according to a post by Xbox Live's Larry Hryb in his official blog.

lol but they did. Seriously i am very very impressed that MSoft didn't drop HD-DVD but when you start forgetting their past actions it happens again in the future. Best not to bury it and best to talk about it to make msoft think twice bout dropping X360 once X720 comes out. Gamecube was last and they still supported their console regardless.

Not trying to bash msoft or the 360 and they were better off dropping the add on than the original xbox. So yea they did something good but dropping the xbox was worse. I really don't see how my comment should affect any microsoft fans.

If dropping support for a old console is smart... I have not played a single PS2 or Xbox game since 2005. So to me dropping production for a outdated console I dont play anymore is not going bother me none... Just as long as the continue to make the new consoles support Backwards Compatibility and keep the servers up and running for those games.

Well i haven't been playing ps2 either but what about users who invested in the Xbox and are not ready to upgrade for one reason or the other?

Not every is ready to upgrade and by dropping support that is like sayin fvk you dude call us when you are ready to play with the big boys. Microsoft should have supported for a lot longer than they did

"Gamecube was last and they still supported their console regardless."

Nintendo has not supported the Gamecube since the launch of the Wii dude, unless you consider holding back the release of Twilight Princess for over a year so it could be released on the Wii simultaneously. Other than that their have been like 5 games released for the Gamecube since the Wii came out, none of them from Nintendo.

What's the use No more Hd DVD's to buy (new release's) No more Hd DVD's addons in circulation Oh i know the update is as follow's

When a Dumb Xbot SUCKA inserts a Hd DVD in the drive a message will appear on his crappy little portable tv(Cause bots can't afford a decent HD TV) *UPDATE* Disk not Recognized Disk Extinct This Xbox will explode in 5 seconds

mrs.ps3rd, i take it you cant afford one either. you spend most of your time on this sight you ubberb noob. but if by sAying that it makes you feel better and it makes your world go round, go ahead. look it 7:30 pm . gd night droid

Haha you so funny. I got one for Christmas '06 - one of the main things I asked for. The HD DVD's that I still watch look great on it and it does a beautiful job upconverting regular DVD's. I've got lots of enjoyment out it so I proudly admit I got one.

my walmart still stocks alot of hdvds and there are quit a few good titles at a good price. So not all is lost. I f u can have a good library collection i dont think its that big of a deal to keep using it. and ya just because its now dead doesnt mean that it doesnt play movies anymore hehe

yea HD-DVD is dead, but its always good to be loyal to your customers if something like this happens

plus, the article did say "that it would probably be the last update" or something of some sorts, so lets be reasonable here in terms of "did microsoft not get the memo? hd-dvd is in the grave!" comments

I want BLU-RAY damnit! I have a HD-DVD drive. Guess what, i don't give a flying FU(K about updates. I want a reliable console that doesn't red ring. I want an internal or external BR drive! Get with the program FU(K WITS!!!!!!!!!

oh well good pr for microsoft, not abandoning their customers who adapted to hddvd. coupled with the 3 year warrenty on the rrod, they almost kinda take care of their customers. however paying for xbl, and content is a turn off for me. but do i still buy it? yes. i like bioshock.